Following Letter of the Law for Soil Fumigation Success By Douglas J. Guth|May 11, 2026 ‘Label literacy’ remains a vital facet of soil fumigant use. Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
What Kind of Impact Does Fumigation Have on Overall Soil Health? Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 28, 2022 New study looks to dig down deep for answers that can help strawberry, tomato, and other food crop growers.
New Ways To Protect Produce Crops Grown on Plastic Mulch Beds By Frank Giles|May 3, 2021 With methyl bromide long gone, researchers and growers have found effective ways to fight off the pests it controlled.
In What Way Does Fumigation Affect Soil Health? By John Washington|March 17, 2021 Although it seems counterintuitive, fumigation can boost soil health.
A Soil Fumigation Alternative for Almond Growers By Kathie Taylor|August 17, 2020 Researchers are looking at anaerobic soil disinfestation as a treatment option against Prunus replant disease.
New Research Shines Light on Crop Protection Alternatives to Fumigation By Christina Herrick|March 4, 2019 Promising research out of British Columbia shows compost-amended soil helps boost overall plant health and reduce the effects of replant disease.
Probing New Ways to Keep Bugs out of Vegetable Beds By Frank Giles|April 17, 2018 Effectively managing pests in plasticulture crops requires the ability to dig a little deeper.
New Pest Control Tool for Raspberry Growers By Lisa DeVetter | Inga Zasada|November 30, 2017 A team of Pacific Northwest researchers has developed a decision-aid tool to improve management of a most destructive pest.
Ways Florida Growers Can Keep Ahead of Pests Post-Irma By Frank Giles|November 25, 2017 Scouting and quick action even more important where fumigation was skipped to catch up after the storm.
$8.8 Million Awarded to Support Strawberry Innovation Posted by David Eddy|August 29, 2017 USDA recognizes that soil diseases are Enemy No. 1 for California strawberry growers.
Use Soil Sampling To Inform Your Almond Orchard Fumigation Decisions Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2016 Whether planting on new ground or replanting, sizing up the enemy — nematodes — is a must.
Removing Leftover Roots May Improve New Raspberry Crop’s Health By David Eddy|August 30, 2015 Soilborne pests and pathogens can be reduced by taking out last year’s red raspberry roots and crowns.
Clue Into Chemigation Best Practices By Frank Giles|July 15, 2015 Monitoring performance and quick repairs are critical to successful applications.
Growers, Scientists Setting Sights On Soilborne Disease By Frank Giles|July 14, 2015 Further removed from methyl bromide, nasty maladies like Fusarium are finding a way back into fields.
California Strawberry Commission Awarded More than $1 Million To Reduce Fumigation Posted by David Eddy|January 14, 2015 Strawberry farmers are dedicated to finding sustainable alternatives to fumigants such as methyl bromide.
Rescue Treatments Of Methyl Bromide In Demand Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 1, 2014 Growers seek critical use exemptions to clean up weeds, nematodes, and disease in problem fields.
California Strawberry Grower Trials Raised Bed Growing System By David Eddy|March 10, 2014 A soilless growing system for strawberries is being trialed out in California by one proactive grower.
Strawberry Growers Face Mounting Fumigation Challenges By Rosemary Gordon|March 10, 2014 Strawberry growers are seeing charcoal rot and Fusarium wilt show up in their fields since they have moved away from using methyl bromide.
Know Your Nematodes By Frank Giles|February 12, 2014 Tiny pests can rob yields if left unnoticed and mismanaged.
New Broad-Spectrum Soil Fumigant Now Available Posted by Christina Herrick|November 6, 2012 In response to ever-increasing demands for new and improved soil fumigation solutions to replace methyl bromide, Arkema Inc. […]
